Nubia Music vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Nubia Music (2024) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 38/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Music by 33 points (71/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Music
Performance
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 53
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Nubia Music better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 204g

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Music vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 33 points higher (71/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Music and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

Nubia Music: The Nubia Music is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Music ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1116x2480
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W 65W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 163.6×74.9×8.6 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 199 g 204 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nubia Music
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Music
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Music
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (80/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Music (86/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Music and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Music or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Music by 33 points (71/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Music and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Nubia Music has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Music or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Music over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Nubia Music is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.